Best Pest Control Advice From Experts

 

Pests are a nuisance in our homes, and they can inflict discomfort and economic damage by destroying your property. In addition, they also spread infections. If your property is already pest-infested, the best way to get rid of them is to call professional pest control services. But, prevention is better than cure. Here are a few tips you can practice to keep your house pest-free.


Keep Your House Clean
Dirty and damp areas are a haven for pests. So keep all the areas of your home clean.

  • Kitchen: Keep kitchen counters and stove-tops spotless by frequently wiping them with disinfectants. Pests hide in drawers in drawers and racks. Regularly empty your kitchen drawers and shelves, clean out any food particles that may have fallen in them, and air them out to avoid dampness. Clean the floors to eliminate food particles that attract pests. Do not leave your fruits and vegetables out of the fridge for longer than necessary. Overripe and rotting fruits attract fireflies, cockroaches, and houseflies.


  • Bathroom: Dirty and damp bathrooms attract pests. Clean your toilet bowl every other day using a toilet cleaner of your choice. Dirty bathroom sinks cause build-up, which eventually clogs them and leads to plumbing leaks, moisture build-up, and mold. Bathroom bugs like silverfish, ants, and cockroaches thrive in such environments and eventually attract spiders. Clean your sinks at least twice a week using a heavy-duty bathroom cleaner. Wipe down your shower curtain and keep the floor dry. Regularly unclog the drainage to avoid moisture build-up.


  • Garbage Disposal: Ensure your garbage bin is always sealed and dispose of the trash daily. Garbage accumulation attracts rodents and cockroaches, which spread infections and cause damage by gnawing on your valuables. Furthermore, rodents are known to cause structural property damage.


Keep the rest of your house clean by regularly vacuuming, wiping down surfaces, and mopping the floors. In addition, make sure your home is adequately aerated to avoid dampness.

Seal All Holes and Crevices
Cracks and entry points for utility pipes give pests access to your home. Regularly inspect your home on the outside and make sure you seal any crevices and holes to keep pests outside.


Declutter Your Home
Dispose of items you don't need. Clutter makes it difficult to clean your house effectively. Over time, it collects dust and mold as it is impossible to aerate cluttered rooms in your home properly. These provide great hiding spaces for pests, and treating an infestation in a cluttered environment can prove challenging. 

Seek Professional Pest Control Services in Incase of an Infestation
The measures we have discussed are merely preventative. In case your home is already infested, do not attempt to treat it yourself. Instead, contact a professional pest control service. They will treat the infestation safely and thoroughly. In addition, a professional pest control service will customize the treatment specifically to the type of infestation in your home and carry out preventative measures to keep the pests away. Last but least, most professional pest services are affordable.

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